Warehouse Associate - Forklift (Days)

Core-Mark; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Core-Mark in Cypress, TX is seeking a Forklift Operator to move freight from staging to storage and replenish pick slots in a fast-paced warehouse. You will follow GMP and safety standards, operate a forklift or pallet jack, and help maintain accurate inventories.

Shifts cover dry and freezer/cooler areas with pay between $20.00 and $21.00 per hour. Start times are 5am, Sunday to Thursday; overtime may be required. We offer comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities in a safety-focused team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent required.
• 6+ months of warehouse and/or distribution experience preferred.
• Must have stand-up reach experience.
• Must be able to work scheduled times and overtime as needed.
• Able to stand, walk, reach, and lift throughout shift.
• Able to lift 10–35 pounds and up to 60–90 pounds depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Locates proper slot on storage racks and places pallets with forklift or hand stack items.
• Counts incoming freight and transports to freezer with forklift/pallet jack.
• Replenishes pick slots and rotates stock as per policy.
• Inspects pallets and moves pallets to storage areas.
• Follows safety policies and reports unsafe conditions.
• Performs housekeeping and completes paperwork at shift end.

Skills

Stand-up reach experience

Overtime availability

Multi-temperature work

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift/pallet jack operation

Job description

Company Description

Core-Mark, a Performance Food Group Company, is part of a Fortune 150 company that continues to grow as an industry leader in fresh and broad-line solutions to the convenience retail industry. Our reputation of empowering customers, employees, and communities has allowed us to build over $23 Billion in revenue. Through our distribution centers, we offer a full range of products, programs, and solutions to customers across the U.S. and Canada.

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more


• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system


• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Details

• Will have various shifts available both dry and freezer/cooler areas


• Pay range is $20.00 - $21.00 (based on shift and dept)


• Shift is Sunday - Thursday starting at 5am until finish

Position Purpose

The Forklift Operator, transports incoming freight to inventory from staging areas for storage in the appropriate slots, on the multi-level racks in the assigned warehouse area and replenish/re‑stock pick slots in a timely manner ensuring all safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality standards are met and to maintain the efficient flow of the production process Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to

• Locates proper slot on storage racks, set pallets in place with forklift or hand stack items, enter product data and location into appropriate unit. Locates and performs count check of incoming freight in the staging area and transport to freezer with forklift/pallet jack.


• Replenishes pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next day's work orders. Rotates date-sensitive stock to the front of the rack and/or remove outdated out of date inventory according to company policy.


• Disperses over‑stocked items to available slots for temporary storage.


• Removes empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the proper area or receptacles.


• Inspects empty pallets for damage, stack and move pallets with pallet jack or forklift to the proper storage area.


• Follows all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines.


• Ensure work area is safe and report any unsafe conditions and/or acts immediately.


• Reviews work schedule, perform safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations.


• Puts on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.


• Meets required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.


• Works from receiving sheets, computer print‑out, established procedures and practices, written and/or verbal instructions. Inspects items for damage, perform temperature and quality checks and take appropriate action as needed.


• Performs general housekeeping duties in work area as needed.


• Removes batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklist.


• Secures all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent


• 6+ months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience


• Must have stand‑up reach experience


• Must be able to work the scheduled / assigned times and required overtime for the position


• Able to stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly throughout shift


• Able to lift, stack, and/or pull products off shelves, as well as replenish product, from various heights weighing between 10-35 pounds and generally up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location, throughout shift


• Able to work in multi-temperature environments, i.e., cooler, freezer and dry

Preferred qualifications

• 1+ years of warehouse and/or distribution work experience using a motorized pallet jack or forklift


• Ability to work in freezer and cooler environment, temperature can range from 36°F (2°C) to -10°F (-23°C) preferred


• Foodservice distribution or related industry experience

EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.